A collective appeal has been extended to President Bola Tinubu by the youth faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging him to honor his commitment to advancing youth inclusion within his administration. The youth group, operating under the Forum of APC Youth Leaders, has requested that the President provide ample opportunities for young individuals to excel and contribute effectively to his government.
Expressing their commendation for President Tinubu’s youth-oriented policies and his youth-friendly approach to fulfilling his presidential duties, the APC youth leaders communicated their sentiments in a formal letter sent to the President. The letter, titled “Clarion Call for a Purposeful Minister of Youth That Is Fit for the Job,” was shared with our correspondent in Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday. Signatories to the letter included 36 youth leaders from all states of the federation and Abuja.
The appeal emphasized the significance of generating additional avenues for youths to actively participate in the administration. The APC youth leaders underscored the importance of establishing a solid foundation for the younger generation and upholding commitments previously made to them, particularly regarding their engagement in vital roles within the Tinubu administration.
Quoting excerpts from the letter, it asserts: “The Forum of youth leaders of the All Progressives Congress, comprising the 36 states and the FCT, wishes to commend the current administration led by His Excellency, Bola Amed Tinubu, President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for being youth-friendly in the discharge of his responsibilities as the President of the country, particularly his youth-friendly policies so far.
“Doubtless, Mr. President has demonstrated his unmatched love for the youth demography by reserving the Ministry of Youth for this important constituency.
“The forum, having observed that the strength and success of this administration depends largely on the viability of the youth ministry, is requesting for a careful consideration of the personality of the would-be Minister of Youth to be in tandem with the peculiar character of the youths, in terms of ability to network with the segment and the contribution of the youth ministry to ease youth agitation across the country”
The youths urged President Tinubu to allow the APC youth leaders to have contribution towards the choice of the youth for the position (minister of youths). The group also disassociates itself from a purported statement allegedly authorized by the zonal youth leaders.
“We make bold to say that whatever suggestion is contained in the said release does not represent the desire of the majority of the progressive youths across the country.
“While we thank you for the privilege and confidence so far extended to the youth constituency, it is our prayers that you consider our appeal on this very important matter. We wish you continued greatness and success in the service of our beloved fatherland” they stated